World Neurosurg
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Efficacy and safety of cortical bone trajectory screws versus pedicle screws in lumbar fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to compare the efficacy and safety of cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws and traditional pedicle screws in lumbar fusion. ⋯ CBT and TPS have analogous safety profiles when applied to lumbar fusion, but the clinical efficacy of CBT is superior to that of TPS to some extent, and the procedure is less invasive with faster recovery.
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Review
Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire: A Methodological Systematic Review.
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder, and it affects the quality of life of patients. As an effective and reliable multidimensional measurement tool for neck pain, the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire (NBQ) has been cross-culturally adapted into multiple languages for clinical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the translation procedures and measurement properties of cross-cultural adaptations of the NBQ. ⋯ The Dutch, German, and Urdu adaptations demonstrate comparatively higher quality than other adaptations. Further research should comprehensively evaluate the measurement properties of the NBQ in the French, Portuguese-Brazilian, and Turkish adaptations.
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To investigate the anatomical parameters of the ideal screw trajectory for percutaneous intralaminar screw fixation of a pars defect in lumbar spondylolysis using computed tomography scans. ⋯ Percutaneous intralaminar rigid screw fixation of a pars defect in spondylolysis provides minimally invasive, low-profile instrumentation. In spondylolysis, a screw length of 3-4 cm and a screw diameter of 4-5 mm may be sufficient for pars fixation with intralaminar screws.